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Jewish Workers and the Labour Movement explores the relationship between Jewish workers and the general labour movement in the years between 1870 and 1914. Taking a comparative approach, it looks at the different approaches and fortunes of Jewish workers in three of the world's major industrial cities, Amsterdam, London and Paris.
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Karin Hofmeester is Professor of Jewish Culture, University of Antwerp, Beligum
Summary
Jewish Workers and the Labour Movement explores the relationship between Jewish workers and the general labour movement in the years between 1870 and 1914. Taking a comparative approach, it looks at the different approaches and fortunes of Jewish workers in three of the world's major industrial cities, Amsterdam, London and Paris.
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'The latest offering in Ashgate's excellent 'Studies in Labour History' series [...] is an important contribution to European labor history... This book succeeds on many levels... a valuable contribution to historical labor literature, a model of good scholarship and a pleasure to read.' Labor History '... this is an important and engaging study... the clarity of purpose displayed and the work's lucid style make for a compelling read. For those business historians with an interest in labour and its organisation, this tale of three cities contains much food for thought.' Business History 'Karin Hofmeester has given us a detailed picture of the social structure, work and play of her three communities. Her conscientious research is commendable.' The London Journal
